How long do I have to wait before staining treated wood after building a deck?

Answer 1

most or all treated wood is made of southern yellow pine. treated lumber will shrink about 10% in the first month after installation. let it do its thing, then fill any gaps and then stain. rule of thumb, we give a treated deck and handrails 45 days before painting or staining.

if u have to paint it right away, u will have to use 3 times the amount of material. but since ur staining, wait 3 - 4 weeks and u should be ok.

lic. gen. contractor

Answer 2

You should wait a 6 months to a year before staining. The reason for this is so the wood has a chance to cure or dry. Staining or painting to soon will not allow the drying as the stain or paint will seal in the moisture. Before you stain give it a light sanding. New wood, whether treated or untreated has mill glaze. Mill glaze is created when the wood goes through a plainer or cutter and bonds the wood fibers together creating a coating that stain does not penetrate. When you stain make sure you purchase a stain specifically made for decks made from treated wood and that it has a UV protectant. Sikkens Rubbol Dek or Sansin PTL (Pressure Treated Lumber) are two of the best deck finishes you can buy. Always follow the manufacturers instructions for application as not to create issues with bonding due to the sun and moisture.

Answer 3

Depends on what kind of wood used. Ask the company where you got the wood how long they suggest you wait before staining. Some places recomend waiting up to a year before staining. This way it weathers and has a chance to dry out.

Answer 4

If you used any type of glue or adhesive, you need to wait until you remove the excess around the deck or until it dries on the deck itself.

Afterwards clean the area you want to treat by brushing off excess dirt and you should be good to go.